Peach Blackberry and Strawberry Fruit Salad with Basil, Lime and Pepper
 
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Recipe type: Salad
Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 peaches (about 6 ounces each), halved, pitted, and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 10 ounces (about 2 cups) blackberries
  • 10 ounces strawberries, hulled and quartered lengthwise (about 2 cups)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
  1. Combine sugar, basil and pepper in a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, press the mixture into the side of the bowl until sugar becomes damp, about 30 seconds.
  2. Gently toss fruit with sugar mixture until combined. Let sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until fruit releases its juices, about 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in lime juice to taste and serve.
Notes
From The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook.
Recipe by Big Sky, Little Kitchen at https://www.bigskylittlekitchen.com/peach-blackberry-and-strawberry-fruit-salad-with-basil-lime-and-pepper/